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Expedition |
| Start: | Invercargill |
| Finish: | Invercargill |
| Length: | 26 days |
| Grade: | A (you need to be in reasonably good health) |
| Price: | US$13432 |
| Extra Costs: | Landing fees US$500 |
| Departs: | December 2010 - see Departures |
Highlights: This Antarctica expedition leaves Invercargill bound for East Antarctica, one of the most isolated places on the planet. Here the massive polar ice cap rolls down to a sea rich in wildlife, all and any available rock is seized upon for breeding by this wildlife. It is also where many Antarctica expeditions, both heroic and modern day, have landed and where explorers lived in the face of nature.
Ninety-seven years ago Mawson, David, and Mackay were the first to reach the South Magnetic Pole (in January 15th, 1909) after trekking some 1000 miles. To celebrate that achievement you will sail to the South Magnetic Pole. This Antarctica expedition is an opportunity to experience a seldom-visited part of Antarctica, rich in history and wildlife.
Day 1: Meet in Invercargill.
Day 2: Embark ship in Bluff.
Day 3: Snares Island.
Day 4: Enderby, Auckland Islands.
Day 5: Auckland Islands.
Day 6: At sea.
Day 7: Macquarie Island.
Day 8: Macquarie Island
Day 9 -12: At Sea
Day 13 - 18: Commonwealth Bay, East Antarctica, Dumont d'Urville, South Magnetic Pole.
Day 19 - 22: At Sea.
Day 23: Campbell Island.
Day 24: Campbell Island.
Day 25: At Sea.
Day 26: Return to Port of Bluff
Click here for the detailed trip dossier
This trip goes well with the following tours:
"Join a Antarctica expedition that follows in the footsteps of famous explorers."
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